Dairy Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those humble staples that can anchor a meal or quietly steal the show, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. Rinsing the grains first removes excess starch, which is the small but important step that keeps everything from turning gummy. The combination of high-pressure cooking and a natural pressure release does all the heavy lifting, giving you fluffy, separate grains with a satisfying chew every single time. With just water, salt, and a touch of olive oil, this recipe is completely free of dairy by nature — no swaps needed, no label-reading required. It's the kind of clean, versatile base that pairs beautifully with stir-fries, grain bowls, curries, or anything else you're building a meal around. Letting the rice rest with the lid on at the end is the secret to that perfectly dry, restaurant-quality texture that makes every forkful count.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain brown rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds. Drain well.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil (if using) to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
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